The Hindu Push-Ups is an exercise that has been used by Indian wrestlers for centuries to build upper body strength and endurance. What makes this exercise so dynamic is that while building strength and stamina, it also increases the flexibility of the spine, hips and shoulders. When combined with deep breathing, Hindu Push-Ups also build lung power.
- Start with your hands on the floor, shoulder-width apart
- Your feet on the floor (no knees) and your legs also shoulder-width apart.
- Starting position is buttocks in the air, head looking back to your heels.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body in a circular arc, until your arms are straight. Your chest is up and your hips are almost touching the ground.
- Look to the ceiling. Exhale.
- Push back toward your heels once again. Straightening your arms and stretching your legs, as in #3.
- Back to the same position as described in #4.
- Do as many repetitions as you can.
Hindu Squats
Hindu Squats build strength and endurance throughout the thighs, calves, lower back and chest. Most importantly, Hindu Squats builds lung power.
- Begin with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing stright ahead. Your hands pulled in tightly to your chest. Inhale.
- Keep your back fairly straight and lower your buttocks until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- As you lower your buttocks your hands are behind your back. and they follow you toward the ground.
- As you move to parallel-to-ground position, you should simultaneously raise your heels from the floor.
- Now swing your arms upwards and push off your toes, raising your body to standing position.
- As you raise your body,your hands come in front of your body. They continue to rise until the arms are level with your chest.
- Once again you have reached the up-position, you pull your arms in toward your chest, as if rowing a boat. Make tight fist with your hands and pull. Your elbows should be close to your body as you pull.
- Inhale as you pull your arms in, exhale as you lower yourself.
- Do as many repetitions as you can.
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